Sports ‘That dog in them’: MLB players explain what makes baseball’s top ‘dogs’ so special August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY Comments Off on ‘That dog in them’: MLB players explain what makes baseball’s top ‘dogs’ so special Throughout MLB, the phrase is bestowed on those who fiercely contest every pitch. Here is a sampling of players who display that mentality.